44 No-Bake Recipes You Can Make Your Family When You’re Feeling Lazy
Because no one wants to open up a blazing-hot oven in the summertime but everyone wants to be able to indulge in sweet treats — especially your kiddos — keep your family's sweet tooth satisfied with a no-bake dessert that requires zero to minimal heat (you might need a stovetop or microwave, but it's worth it, we promise!). From popsicles and ice cream sandwiches to pudding pies and edible cookie dough bites, these no-bake desserts are going to be winners this Summer (or any other time of the year when you're just feeling way too lazy to turn the oven on).
Scroll through and prepare to drool!
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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
These Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats have two kinds of marshmallows, so basically, they're the best kind of cereal treat ever.
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Banana Cheesecake
Someone's going to have to stop us from making this no-bake Banana Cheesecake all Summer long.
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Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough Bites
No need to bake these Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough Bites, which are made with butter, sugar, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla and almond extracts, milk, oat "flour," salt, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
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Salty Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pretzel Treats
Peanut butter, pretzels, marshmallows, and chocolate go into these sweet and savory Salty Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pretzel Treats.
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Triple Decker Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
All we have to say about these no-bake Triple Decker Peanut Butter S'mores Bars is WOW.
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Peanut Butter Fudge
We could pop this no-bake Peanut Butter Fudge into our mouths all day.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bars
Candy and cereal? These Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bars are the perfect combo.
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Butterfinger Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lush
This Butterfinger Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lush is made up of layers of Oreo crust, peanut butter, pudding, Cool Whip, and Butterfinger candy.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix Bars
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix Bars contain Chex mix cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, and M&Ms all glued together with peanut butter.
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S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches
These S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches are a cool treat for the warm months.
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Key Lime Pie in a Jar
How cute are these Key Lime Pies in a Jar? They're made with graham cracker crust, a layer of no-bake key lime pie goodness, and whipped cream.
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Chocolate "Lasagna"
This Chocolate "Lasagna" is a cookie crust topped with layers of cheesecake filling, pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate chips.
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Chocolate Strawberry Eclair Cake
This Chocolate Strawberry Eclair Cake is super easy to throw together.
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Banana Cream Delight
This Banana Cream Delight is layers of vanilla wafer crust, cream cheese, banana pudding, and whipped cream. YUM.
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Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
Graham crackers, creamy cheesecake filling, and blueberries go into this incredible Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake.
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Coconut Banana Cream Pie Parfaits
Make these Coconut Banana Cream Pie Parfaits no-bake by using instant coconut pudding instead of making it from scratch.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Lasagna
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Lasagna might end up usurping your child's favorite dinnertime lasagna!
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Pistachio Pie
This Pistachio Pie is filled with cream cheese, pineapple, and marshmallows in a graham cracker crust.
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Cherry Supreme
Graham cracker crust, whipped cream, and canned cherry pie filling make up this incredibly delicious-looking Cherry Supreme dessert.
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Funfetti Yogurt Popsicles
Nothing says dessert like funfetti, so why not mix a family-favorite cake flavor with the joy of a cool popsicle on a Summer day? These funfetti yogurt popsicles are a great way to celebrate every day.
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Homemade Single-Serve Ice Cream
With just a few basic ingredients and a bit of shaking, the whole family will be enjoying their own bowls of homemade ice cream that can be topped with everyone's favorite additions. Along with making a cold treat, kids get to experience the magic of science in the kitchen as they watch the creamy liquid turn into a seriously tasty solid.
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Oreo Icebox Cake
There's actually no cake at all in this icebox cake. The wafers soak up the moisture from the heavy cream to create a soft, cake-like texture.
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Rainbow Popsicles
These gorgeous rainbow popsicles aren't just pretty to look at — they're made with delicious and healthy fresh fruit smoothies!
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No-Bake Cheesecake
No need to heat up the oven to make cheesecake. This no-bake cheesecake is made with graham crackers, cream cheese, and condensed milk. There's no need to bake, because there is no raw egg involved!
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pudding
What's not to love about the classic pairing of PB and chocolate? I imagine the peanut butter and chocolate pudding cups would make great frozen pudding pops too.
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Firework Popsicles
Whether you make them for the Fourth or just as a patriotic treat for a warm day, these Twizzlers Firework Popsicles are a fun frozen treat with a candy surprise!
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German Chocolate Pudding Cups
Like the decadent cake but cooler and lighter for warm weather, these German chocolate pudding cups are layered with a coconut pecan custard.
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Fruity Pebbles Yogurt Popsicles
Cereal is taking on a new and exciting form with these Fruity Pebbles yogurt pops. Basically breakfast with their three-ingredient combo of cereal, milk, and yogurt, these puppies can be enjoyed any time of day. Please, Mom?
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Blueberry Gelatins
Melt-in-your-mouth grape gelatin with blueberries is a refreshing, cooling dessert that won't weigh you down with any heavy cream.
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Berry Greek Cheesecake Pops
We Are Not Martha's berry Greek cheesecake pops use Greek cream cheese, raspberries, blueberries, sugar, and milk.
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Invisible Cookie Dough Ice Pops
Girlichef's easy- and quick-to-make invisible cookie dough ice pops actually taste like frozen cookie dough. Delicious!
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Popsicles
What's better than a strawberry popsicle? A chocolate-covered strawberry popsicle, of course. This version is made entirely out of fresh strawberries, dipped in a dark-chocolate magic shell.
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Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo bars, the legendary bar made famous by Vancouver housewives in the '50s, is similar to a seven-layer bar with graham cracker, almonds, coconut, and chocolate. Rather than condensed milk, this bar has a creamy pudding layer.
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Layered Raspberry-Yogurt Pops
Get creative with this recipe for Layered Raspberry-Yogurt Pops and incorporate any of your kids' favorite fruits.
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Sunday Sundae
If your tots keep their inner monster hidden all weekend, add some extra sweetness to Sunday Funday by making midday homemade sundaes with their favorite toppings. And then consider a trip to the park to work off all that sugar.
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Creamy Nutella Popsicles
Creamy Nutella popsicles combine Cool Whip and Nutella to make a creamy, rich, but light dessert.
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Rice Krispies Treats on Sticks
This easy treat doesn't require any baking — in fact, you can go stove free by warming butter in the microwave. The no-fuss directions mean you can make these cute sweets in less than 15 minutes. Check out the recipe here!
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Mango, Kiwi, Raspberry Pops
A trio of fruit flavors make one tasty treat in these mango, kiwi, raspberry pops, made with fresh fruit purees.
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Fruit Skewers
Make a healthy, colorful, and fiber-filled snack using skewers and whatever fruit you find in your fruit bowl. These are the perfect treat to bring to a BBQ or eat for dessert while watching a flick.
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Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Salty pretzels dipped in chocolate are a simple project your kids can help make that won't send them into a sugar fit afterward. Use their favorite type of chocolate, and add sprinkles for even more fun!